Overview

• Veteran receiver Marvin Jones has been released by the Detroit Lions due to undisclosed personal family matters, following his announcement on social media.
• He decided to step away from football, stating that he couldn't be the player needed for the team whilst managing his family issues from afar.
• Jones, who moved his family from Miami to San Diego intending to join a West Coast team, thanked the Lions organization for their support over the years.
• The wide receiver, in his second stint with the Lions, had five catches for 35 yards in six matches this season before leaving.
• Jones, 33, has a career record of 547 catches, 7,421 yards, and 58 touchdowns, which ranks ninth among active players.
• Despite his departure, Jones expressed his continued support for the team, vowing to root for his 'brothers and coaches' in their pursuit of success this season.